Syria, the SAA is preparing for a land invasion south of Idlib
First there was a massive raid campaign, then tanks and infantry movements. Objective: Barah. Anadolu: Egypt has sent 150 soldiers to support Damascus, but the news is not confirmed.
Syria, Isis launches a surprise counter-offensive against the SAA in Rusafa
Daesh jihadists aim to cross the Euphrates or to reach Aleppo. Meanwhile, Damascus intensifies the campaign in Idlib and targets the militia supply routes for the first time.
Syria, rival HTS militias in Idlib try to react
Violent attack on the SAA north of Hama. The goal, however, is not to regain territory but support of local inhabitants. Meanwhile, pro-Iranian militias in Deir Ezzor suffer new "unknown" raids.
Syria, the war between HTS and rival militias continues in Idlib
Unknown, probably from the Sham Legion, attacked the Qaedist group base. It is the response to the raid against their HQ in the same area. The SAA, meanwhile, keeps pressing south.
Syria, the third Russia-Turkey joint patrol on the M4 has failed
The convoy, escorted by drones, enters Idlib and arrives in Naryab. But then is forced to go back. Moscow, exhausted patience with Ankara, supports the Damascus maxi operation in the province.
Syria, rebels in Idlib raise their shot on Turkey: a bridge on M4 destroyed
Objective: to prevent joint TAF-Russian patrols from passing. Jihadists need immediate support against SAA pressure and coronavirus. UN and ICRC call for total truce.
Syria, Russia-Turkey joint patrols in Idlib are not working
Second activity on M4 reduced as the first for security reasons. Moscow gets nervous and intimated to Ankara: Solve it now or we will. Meanwhile Damascus takes advantage of it.
Syria, is Turkey’s parallel diplomacy in Idlib starting to work?
First TAF patrol, without Russia, inside the region along the M4. Damascus sends columns of tanks north against Ankara, while facing the Coronavirus "in its own way".
Syria, the “game” between Turkey-Damascus from Idlib moves to Ain Issa?
SAA reinforcements sent to the city. Does Assad just want to show his muscles or is there anything else? Meanwhile, Ankara tries to unlock the stall on joint patrols with Russia along M4.
Syria, hard times for Turkey in Idlib: allied militias become a problem
Ankara concerned about the rebel threats to joint patrols with Russia on the M4, but cannot act to not lose their support. Damascus takes advantage of this to keep the stalemate.